Immigrant Perspectives Edukit

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Tuesday, December 1st, 2020

Experience type:

Outreach Boxes

Program Description

How did newcomers get to Surrey? What challenges did they face? Did everyone have the same experience? Students use artifacts, maps, and documents to answer these questions and uncover information about the Chinese Head Tax and other immigration experiences. Immigrants in turn-of-the-century Canada certainly faced challenges. Students experience the cultural traditions of Scottish and Chinese newcomers on the farm, and learn how the Head Tax and other practices affected immigrants to Surrey in the early 20th century. Three-week rental.

Big Ideas

Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.

Canadian institutions and government reflect the challenge of our regional diversity.

Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.

Complex global problems require international cooperation to make difficult choices for the future.

Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments.

Media sources can both positively and negatively affect our understanding of important events and issues.

Systems of government vary in their respect for human rights and freedoms.

COVID Precautions

Once Edukits are returned, they will be left untouched for one week to protect staff from potential COVID-19 exposure. The suitcase and its contents will then be sanitized before the Edukit is rented again.

Trip Details

City:

Surrey

For Grades:

5, 6

Months Available: